Description
Two girls—one white and one Black—begin with distance and misunderstanding, meeting in the quiet, charged space between them: a fence that seems to define the boundaries of their town. As they return again and again to that in-between place, their conversations and shared moments slowly reveal the forces—family, history, and community expectations—that have shaped what each believes about the other. With lyrical clarity and emotional honesty, this story explores how prejudice is learned, how empathy can grow, and how friendship can challenge the lines people insist on drawing. Jacqueline Woodson’s distinctive, accessible voice brings a powerful sense of intimacy to a coming-of-age tale about courage, connection, and the possibility of change.
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paperback
Putnam's
Published Jan 1, 2001
ISBN: 9780399231162
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Details
First Published
2001
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson.